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We are working to move and organize resources to make them accessible and easy to find! === Possible high level resource buckets === [[Response Templates]] [[Resources for Answering Letters]] * [[Resource Directories]] * [[Re-entry Resources]] * [[Legal Information and Pro-Bono Resources]] * [[Education Resources]] * [[Books to Prisons Resources]] * [[Religious/Spiritual Resources]] * [[RPG & Tabletop Resources]] * [[Pen Pal Resources]] * [[Publishing Resources]] * [[Art and Writing Resources]] * [[Job & Small Business Resources]] * [[LGBTQIA+ Resources]] * [[State by State Resources]] d9f115efada4ce0bbd0c875f79001d0849c0f9eb 0 2 3 2024-02-01T13:45:17Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "== Still Testing == [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GHBxvcjTHD0kOIqsmM29yqyiSah3Q2Xtb6dPbDYRmIo/edit?usp=sharing Google Drive Link]" wikitext text/x-wiki == Still Testing == [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GHBxvcjTHD0kOIqsmM29yqyiSah3Q2Xtb6dPbDYRmIo/edit?usp=sharing Google Drive Link] fce342cf511f2428e259d3ef409e983db72b6c70 0 3 7 2024-02-01T13:56:36Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "=={{PAGENAME}}== This page will offer resources broken down by state, county, or city designations. [[Alabama]] [[Arkansas]]" wikitext text/x-wiki =={{PAGENAME}}== This page will offer resources broken down by state, county, or city designations. [[Alabama]] [[Arkansas]] 48bee2026f754cc6eb573ad0ef3946d7bd78402f 8 7 2024-02-01T13:57:14Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki =={{PAGENAME}}== This page will offer resources by state, county, or city designations. =States= [[Alabama]] [[Arkansas]] 40ca7620ba255551c41bd50296f649b5bc4f6f65 9 8 2024-02-01T13:57:49Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki =={{PAGENAME}}== This page will offer resources by state, county, or city designations. If you are looking for more resources based on subject, please visit [[PLSN Resources and Templates]] =States= [[Alabama]] [[Arkansas]] d37570a0da3f9aa465057851464678740f7090c6 10 9 2024-02-01T13:58:05Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki =={{PAGENAME}}== This page will offer resources by state, county, or city designations. 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If you are looking for more resources based on subject, please visit [[Resources_for_Answering_Letters]] =States= [[Alabama]] == Education == == Legal == == Reentry == [[Arkansas]] e9d93fb492a698e532efe575b3ebe8b10a802e64 49 48 2024-02-01T17:56:29Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki =={{PAGENAME}}== This page will offer resources by state, county, or city designations. If you are looking for more resources based on subject, please visit [[Resources for Answering Letters]] =States= [[Alabama]] == Education == == Legal == == Reentry == [[Arkansas]] abbfda0dac2da66cba6bcf78306429d215a00c1d 0 4 14 2024-02-01T14:11:44Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "We wish we could send entire books but we don’t have the capacity! As an alternative, consider some of the Books to Prison programs organized across the United States. It helps to let the letter writer know that most of these projects send donated books. This means they may not be able to send a specific title or author, but they could have books on more general topics. It is helpful for them to include both specific and general information on the types of books they..." wikitext text/x-wiki We wish we could send entire books but we don’t have the capacity! As an alternative, consider some of the Books to Prison programs organized across the United States. It helps to let the letter writer know that most of these projects send donated books. This means they may not be able to send a specific title or author, but they could have books on more general topics. It is helpful for them to include both specific and general information on the types of books they would like to receive. In your letter, describe the different services available and how to reach out to the resource. Don’t forget you can also send selections of requested titles: tables of contents, an introduction or a couple chapters are always safe bets! You are welcome to use the [[Book Request Template]] to start building your response. == National Resources == [https://prisonbookprogram.org/prisonbooknetwork/ Books to Prisoners Programs]: lists national and state-wide book programs and the specific areas that those programs serve. [https://booksthroughbarsnyc.org/ NYC Books Through Bars]: sends free, donated books to incarcerated people throughout the United States. Their "About" page includes an informational letter you can send that explains their services. [https://lgbtbookstoprisoners.org/ LGBT Books to Prisoners]: sends books to LGBTQ+ people across the United States. They also include very helpful resource lists including General Resources, Trans Resource Guide, Coming Out Guide, Safer Sex, and LGBTQ+ Terms for people in prison. 2a85e3eddde77c7d63b09bc8387a819e10546d43 15 14 2024-02-01T14:12:46Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Our organization gets lots of letters requesting books -- and we wish we could fulfill all of them! -- but that is not the focus of this organization. As an alternative, consider some of the Books to Prison programs organized across the United States. It helps to let the letter writer know that most of these projects send donated books. This means they may not be able to send a specific title or author, but they could have books on more general topics. It is helpful for them to include both specific and general information on the types of books they would like to receive. In your letter, describe the different services available and how to reach out to the resource. Don’t forget you can also send selections of requested titles: tables of contents, an introduction or a couple chapters are always safe bets! You are welcome to use the [[Book Request Template]] to start building your response. === National Resources === [https://prisonbookprogram.org/prisonbooknetwork/ Books to Prisoners Programs]: lists national and state-wide book programs and the specific areas that those programs serve. [https://booksthroughbarsnyc.org/ NYC Books Through Bars]: sends free, donated books to incarcerated people throughout the United States. Their "About" page includes an informational letter you can send that explains their services. [https://lgbtbookstoprisoners.org/ LGBT Books to Prisoners]: sends books to LGBTQ+ people across the United States. They also include very helpful resource lists including General Resources, Trans Resource Guide, Coming Out Guide, Safer Sex, and LGBTQ+ Terms for people in prison. 7b5497c96f69cc6270a3c41e14e44b8acc0b1d27 0 5 16 2024-02-01T14:40:15Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "'''Remember that the patron is an expert on their own needs and offer them ''choices'' rather than arbitrarily selecting services.''' Consider using formats like tables or maps to layout lists of providers clearly and make it easy to understand and compare each service. When providing information for an organization, try to include as many forms of contact as possible. This could be the mailing address, email, or phone number. When possible, provide both 800 and non-800..." wikitext text/x-wiki '''Remember that the patron is an expert on their own needs and offer them ''choices'' rather than arbitrarily selecting services.''' Consider using formats like tables or maps to layout lists of providers clearly and make it easy to understand and compare each service. When providing information for an organization, try to include as many forms of contact as possible. This could be the mailing address, email, or phone number. When possible, provide both 800 and non-800 numbers as some facilities do not allow calling toll-free. ==Things to consider== Here are useful questions to consider when assessing a resource or service provider to include in your response: Who is eligible for these services and how can they be accessed? Is the information about the provider or organization current? Should it be verified by phone? Do these materials offer comprehensive and useful information that couldn’t be communicated in a list or a table? Are there specific stipulations for people who are currently or formerly incarcerated? Are there any reviews, testimonials, or recent news about the provider? Is there contact information like an address or phone number that can be used by potential clients? ==National Resources== [https://www.rootandrebound.org/resources/reentry-planning-toolkit/ Root and Rebound Reentry Toolkit]: 192 page toolkit with sections for getting an ID, voting rights, creating a housing plan, employment plan, continuing education, community supervision (parole and probation), managing debt, cleaning up records, public benefits and health care, family law, and immigration. Appendix includes sample reentry plan. [https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm Social Security Reenty Benefits]: includes PDFs pamphlets for "What Prisoners Need to Know" and "Entering the Community After Incarceration". [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. ==State By State== =California= [https://prisonerreentrynetwork.org/resources/prn-produced Prisoner Reentry Network]: includes four-page reentry resource list for California, a trans prisoner rights resource guide, a guide to technology, post-release cell phones, banking, job searches, and helpful maps and directions. =Texas= [https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/community-resources Texas State Law Library Reentry Resources for Former Prisoners]: includes Texas Department of Criminal Justice 215 page resource guide organized by county. Also includes resources for folks looking to ''start'' a reentry program. ==Special Circumstances== =Veterans= [https://benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/veteran-incarcerated.asp VA Benefits for Incarcerated Veterans]: information on disability compensation, pension, education, health, loans, insurance, and employment programs for veterans. [https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp Veterans Justice Outreach Program]: information, mostly for professionals, about facilitating access to VA services for Vets who are re-entering. Helpfully includes state by state breakdowns of who to contact for outreach organization. bcda9e3a95fd265fbeac127fb201a1872fd99132 17 16 2024-02-01T14:40:52Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Remember that the patron is an expert on their own needs and offer them ''choices'' rather than arbitrarily selecting services.''' Consider using formats like tables or maps to layout lists of providers clearly and make it easy to understand and compare each service. When providing information for an organization, try to include as many forms of contact as possible. This could be the mailing address, email, or phone number. When possible, provide both 800 and non-800 numbers as some facilities do not allow calling toll-free. ==Things to consider== Here are useful questions to consider when assessing a resource or service provider to include in your response: Who is eligible for these services and how can they be accessed? Is the information about the provider or organization current? Should it be verified by phone? Do these materials offer comprehensive and useful information that couldn’t be communicated in a list or a table? Are there specific stipulations for people who are currently or formerly incarcerated? Are there any reviews, testimonials, or recent news about the provider? Is there contact information like an address or phone number that can be used by potential clients? ==National Resources== [https://www.rootandrebound.org/resources/reentry-planning-toolkit/ Root and Rebound Reentry Toolkit]: 192 page toolkit with sections for getting an ID, voting rights, creating a housing plan, employment plan, continuing education, community supervision (parole and probation), managing debt, cleaning up records, public benefits and health care, family law, and immigration. Appendix includes sample reentry plan. [https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm Social Security Reenty Benefits]: includes PDFs pamphlets for "What Prisoners Need to Know" and "Entering the Community After Incarceration". [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. =State By State= ==California== [https://prisonerreentrynetwork.org/resources/prn-produced Prisoner Reentry Network]: includes four-page reentry resource list for California, a trans prisoner rights resource guide, a guide to technology, post-release cell phones, banking, job searches, and helpful maps and directions. ==Texas== [https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/community-resources Texas State Law Library Reentry Resources for Former Prisoners]: includes Texas Department of Criminal Justice 215 page resource guide organized by county. Also includes resources for folks looking to ''start'' a reentry program. =Special Circumstances= ==Veterans== [https://benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/veteran-incarcerated.asp VA Benefits for Incarcerated Veterans]: information on disability compensation, pension, education, health, loans, insurance, and employment programs for veterans. [https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp Veterans Justice Outreach Program]: information, mostly for professionals, about facilitating access to VA services for Vets who are re-entering. Helpfully includes state by state breakdowns of who to contact for outreach organization. 8c1baea1ff84b4252b612ed9a92d743510bc40fb 26 17 2024-02-01T15:35:35Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Remember that the patron is an expert on their own needs and offer them ''choices'' rather than arbitrarily selecting services.''' Consider using formats like tables or maps to layout lists of providers clearly and make it easy to understand and compare each service. When providing information for an organization, try to include as many forms of contact as possible. This could be the mailing address, email, or phone number. When possible, provide both 800 and non-800 numbers as some facilities do not allow calling toll-free. ==Things to consider== Here are useful questions to consider when assessing a resource or service provider to include in your response: Who is eligible for these services and how can they be accessed? Is the information about the provider or organization current? Should it be verified by phone? Do these materials offer comprehensive and useful information that couldn’t be communicated in a list or a table? Are there specific stipulations for people who are currently or formerly incarcerated? Are there any reviews, testimonials, or recent news about the provider? Is there contact information like an address or phone number that can be used by potential clients? ==National Resources== [https://www.rootandrebound.org/resources/reentry-planning-toolkit/ Root and Rebound Reentry Toolkit]: 192 page toolkit with sections for getting an ID, voting rights, creating a housing plan, employment plan, continuing education, community supervision (parole and probation), managing debt, cleaning up records, public benefits and health care, family law, and immigration. Appendix includes sample reentry plan. [https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm Social Security Reenty Benefits]: includes PDFs pamphlets for "What Prisoners Need to Know" and "Entering the Community After Incarceration". [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. [https://www.fairshake.net/reentry-resources/search-for-a-resource/ FairShake Resource Center]: is a database of reentry resources that can be searched based on location. They do have a 39-page printed directory for national and state-based reentry guides, but please check how recently those guides have been updated before sharing them with a letter writer. Database can also be used to find single organizations and search results can be exported and added to responses. =State By State= ==California== [https://prisonerreentrynetwork.org/resources/prn-produced Prisoner Reentry Network]: includes four-page reentry resource list for California, a trans prisoner rights resource guide, a guide to technology, post-release cell phones, banking, job searches, and helpful maps and directions. ==Texas== [https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/community-resources Texas State Law Library Reentry Resources for Former Prisoners]: includes Texas Department of Criminal Justice 215 page resource guide organized by county. Also includes resources for folks looking to ''start'' a reentry program. =Special Circumstances= ==Veterans== [https://benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/veteran-incarcerated.asp VA Benefits for Incarcerated Veterans]: information on disability compensation, pension, education, health, loans, insurance, and employment programs for veterans. [https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp Veterans Justice Outreach Program]: information, mostly for professionals, about facilitating access to VA services for Vets who are re-entering. Helpfully includes state by state breakdowns of who to contact for outreach organization. d97fb5995ba5dcf36e1fced88f7718bca87fee94 38 26 2024-02-01T17:04:30Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Remember that the patron is an expert on their own needs and offer them ''choices'' rather than arbitrarily selecting services.''' Consider using formats like tables or maps to layout lists of providers clearly and make it easy to understand and compare each service. When providing information for an organization, try to include as many forms of contact as possible. This could be the mailing address, email, or phone number. When possible, provide both 800 and non-800 numbers as some facilities do not allow calling toll-free. ==Things to consider== Here are useful questions to consider when assessing a resource or service provider to include in your response: Who is eligible for these services and how can they be accessed? Is the information about the provider or organization current? Should it be verified by phone? Do these materials offer comprehensive and useful information that couldn’t be communicated in a list or a table? Are there specific stipulations for people who are currently or formerly incarcerated? Are there any reviews, testimonials, or recent news about the provider? Is there contact information like an address or phone number that can be used by potential clients? ==National Resources== [https://www.rootandrebound.org/resources/reentry-planning-toolkit/ Root and Rebound Reentry Toolkit]: 192 page toolkit with sections for getting an ID, voting rights, creating a housing plan, employment plan, continuing education, community supervision (parole and probation), managing debt, cleaning up records, public benefits and health care, family law, and immigration. Appendix includes sample reentry plan. [https://www.ssa.gov/reentry/benefits.htm Social Security Reenty Benefits]: includes PDFs pamphlets for "What Prisoners Need to Know" and "Entering the Community After Incarceration". [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. [https://www.fairshake.net/reentry-resources/search-for-a-resource/ FairShake Resource Center]: is a database of reentry resources that can be searched based on location. They do have a 39-page printed directory for national and state-based reentry guides, but please check how recently those guides have been updated before sharing them with a letter writer. Database can also be used to find single organizations and search results can be exported and added to responses. [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Illinois Prison Project Reentry Guides]: "Mapping Your Future" is a 178 page guide that gives practical advice on the reentry process. "First 14 Days of Freedom" includes some Illinois specific information, but also touches on some of the social and psychological issues that folks may face when re-entering. =State By State= ==California== [https://prisonerreentrynetwork.org/resources/prn-produced Prisoner Reentry Network]: includes four-page reentry resource list for California, a trans prisoner rights resource guide, a guide to technology, post-release cell phones, banking, job searches, and helpful maps and directions. ==Illinois== [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources First 14 Days of Freedom]: a practical, step by step guide to getting reoriented after release in Illinois. ==Texas== [https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/community-resources Texas State Law Library Reentry Resources for Former Prisoners]: includes Texas Department of Criminal Justice 215 page resource guide organized by county. Also includes resources for folks looking to ''start'' a reentry program. =Special Circumstances= ==Veterans== [https://benefits.va.gov/PERSONA/veteran-incarcerated.asp VA Benefits for Incarcerated Veterans]: information on disability compensation, pension, education, health, loans, insurance, and employment programs for veterans. [https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp Veterans Justice Outreach Program]: information, mostly for professionals, about facilitating access to VA services for Vets who are re-entering. Helpfully includes state by state breakdowns of who to contact for outreach organization. fb2389d64c75b9f3dfa27fb383abe4dc194faf06 0 6 19 2024-02-01T14:56:33Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. 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Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= """NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias""" - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Self-help Resources= [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] cbd4f93b77a5bbf90a5fce06b2d08d2d42850234 20 19 2024-02-01T14:56:52Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Self-help Resources= [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] e90fd6558e89f8fa969ccdc004658867da34749d 21 20 2024-02-01T15:10:02Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= == California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' f2414fce3521ee762986b9bb785ebb1ba0021d49 30 21 2024-02-01T16:05:21Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= == California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' a75229a15fd29d3c1dac95acb20fad233a1ce17b 31 30 2024-02-01T16:08:14Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= == California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' e019e89e70d86017841f54dbee540b02421ba87d 32 31 2024-02-01T16:16:45Z PLSN resources 2 /* State by State Resources */ wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. == California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' 18eced3e31245aaa191326d85bb942583959d9ba 35 32 2024-02-01T16:37:44Z PLSN resources 2 /* State by State Resources */ wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. ==California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' ==Colorado== [https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ Colorado Civil Case Legal Services]: Organization that helps with ''civil'' cases. [https://disabilitylawco.org/ Disability Law Colorado]: free or low-cost legal services for people with disabilities who experienced human rights violations. [https://www.aclu-co.org/en/resources/need-legal-help ACLU Colorado]: information on how to submit a case to the ACLU and the types of cases they generally cannot help with. ===Denver=== [https://www.denbar.org/Public/Pro-Bono-Legal-Assistance Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance]]: a collection of organizations that assist folks in the Denver area. Includes eligibility criteria and contact information. df835fdc5843a394dd7cc66dcdd1c1c5de76cbd5 36 35 2024-02-01T16:53:44Z PLSN resources 2 /* State by State Resources */ wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. ==California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' ==Colorado== [https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ Colorado Civil Case Legal Services]: Organization that helps with ''civil'' cases. [https://disabilitylawco.org/ Disability Law Colorado]: free or low-cost legal services for people with disabilities who experienced human rights violations. [https://www.aclu-co.org/en/resources/need-legal-help ACLU Colorado]: information on how to submit a case to the ACLU and the types of cases they generally cannot help with. ===Denver=== [https://www.denbar.org/Public/Pro-Bono-Legal-Assistance Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance]]: a collection of organizations that assist folks in the Denver area. Includes eligibility criteria and contact information. ==Florida== ===Miami=== [https://www.dadecountyprobono.org/ Dade County Pro Bono]: Miami-Dade County legal assistance. Offers helps with primarily family law, domestic violence, and immigration. ==Georgia== [https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/cases/apply-for-help/ Georgia Innocence Project & Legal Resource List]: includes how to apply to the innocence project ''as well as'' a resource list for other pro bono organizations. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/issues/criminal-law-personal-injury Georgia Legal Aid]: collection of answers to legal questions, sample forms, and legal organizations that assist with criminal law and victim's rights. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/find-legal-help/directory Georgia Legal Aid Organization Directory]: is an A-Z directory of aid organizations which also includes if the organization will assist with court representation. ===Atlanta=== [https://gjp.org/ Georgia Justice Project]: provides consultation and legal services for clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties, clients seeking early termination of their probation sentences in the Atlanta area, and returning citizens from the Metro Reentry Facility. 609a961061074a056331fb21462624e6a21ac5dc 37 36 2024-02-01T16:59:25Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. ==California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' ==Colorado== [https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ Colorado Civil Case Legal Services]: Organization that helps with ''civil'' cases. [https://disabilitylawco.org/ Disability Law Colorado]: free or low-cost legal services for people with disabilities who experienced human rights violations. [https://www.aclu-co.org/en/resources/need-legal-help ACLU Colorado]: information on how to submit a case to the ACLU and the types of cases they generally cannot help with. ===Denver=== [https://www.denbar.org/Public/Pro-Bono-Legal-Assistance Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance]]: a collection of organizations that assist folks in the Denver area. Includes eligibility criteria and contact information. ==Florida== ===Miami=== [https://www.dadecountyprobono.org/ Dade County Pro Bono]: Miami-Dade County legal assistance. Offers helps with primarily family law, domestic violence, and immigration. ==Georgia== [https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/cases/apply-for-help/ Georgia Innocence Project & Legal Resource List]: includes how to apply to the innocence project ''as well as'' a resource list for other pro bono organizations. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/issues/criminal-law-personal-injury Georgia Legal Aid]: collection of answers to legal questions, sample forms, and legal organizations that assist with criminal law and victim's rights. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/find-legal-help/directory Georgia Legal Aid Organization Directory]: is an A-Z directory of aid organizations which also includes if the organization will assist with court representation. ===Atlanta=== [https://gjp.org/ Georgia Justice Project]: provides consultation and legal services for clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties, clients seeking early termination of their probation sentences in the Atlanta area, and returning citizens from the Metro Reentry Facility. ==Idaho== [https://www.boisestate.edu/innocenceproject/ Idaho Innocence Project]: organization that seeks to correct and prevent wrongful convictions in Idaho. Organized through the Boise State Forensic Justice Project. ==Illinois== [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Illinois Prison Project]: information and step by step guides to Pro Se Pardons, Illinois sentencing credits, medical release, and re-entry. 38a4c07013838017b8c323e155f6618e863649e0 39 37 2024-02-01T17:07:14Z PLSN resources 2 /* Self-help / Pro Se Resources */ wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Pardon: Tools to void a conviction]: two "how-to" guidebooks on pardons and one on clemency guidelines. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. ==California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' ==Colorado== [https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ Colorado Civil Case Legal Services]: Organization that helps with ''civil'' cases. [https://disabilitylawco.org/ Disability Law Colorado]: free or low-cost legal services for people with disabilities who experienced human rights violations. [https://www.aclu-co.org/en/resources/need-legal-help ACLU Colorado]: information on how to submit a case to the ACLU and the types of cases they generally cannot help with. ===Denver=== [https://www.denbar.org/Public/Pro-Bono-Legal-Assistance Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance]]: a collection of organizations that assist folks in the Denver area. Includes eligibility criteria and contact information. ==Florida== ===Miami=== [https://www.dadecountyprobono.org/ Dade County Pro Bono]: Miami-Dade County legal assistance. Offers helps with primarily family law, domestic violence, and immigration. ==Georgia== [https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/cases/apply-for-help/ Georgia Innocence Project & Legal Resource List]: includes how to apply to the innocence project ''as well as'' a resource list for other pro bono organizations. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/issues/criminal-law-personal-injury Georgia Legal Aid]: collection of answers to legal questions, sample forms, and legal organizations that assist with criminal law and victim's rights. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/find-legal-help/directory Georgia Legal Aid Organization Directory]: is an A-Z directory of aid organizations which also includes if the organization will assist with court representation. ===Atlanta=== [https://gjp.org/ Georgia Justice Project]: provides consultation and legal services for clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties, clients seeking early termination of their probation sentences in the Atlanta area, and returning citizens from the Metro Reentry Facility. ==Idaho== [https://www.boisestate.edu/innocenceproject/ Idaho Innocence Project]: organization that seeks to correct and prevent wrongful convictions in Idaho. Organized through the Boise State Forensic Justice Project. ==Illinois== [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Illinois Prison Project]: information and step by step guides to Pro Se Pardons, Illinois sentencing credits, medical release, and re-entry. 1ec8f2cae19d254796829bbdc5703b46fcfccadf 40 39 2024-02-01T17:09:15Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Pardon: Tools to void a conviction]: two "how-to" guidebooks on pardons and one on clemency guidelines. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Pro Se Pardon Petition Template and Commutation Petition Template with Sample] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. ==California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' ==Colorado== [https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ Colorado Civil Case Legal Services]: Organization that helps with ''civil'' cases. [https://disabilitylawco.org/ Disability Law Colorado]: free or low-cost legal services for people with disabilities who experienced human rights violations. [https://www.aclu-co.org/en/resources/need-legal-help ACLU Colorado]: information on how to submit a case to the ACLU and the types of cases they generally cannot help with. ===Denver=== [https://www.denbar.org/Public/Pro-Bono-Legal-Assistance Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance]]: a collection of organizations that assist folks in the Denver area. Includes eligibility criteria and contact information. ==Florida== ===Miami=== [https://www.dadecountyprobono.org/ Dade County Pro Bono]: Miami-Dade County legal assistance. Offers helps with primarily family law, domestic violence, and immigration. ==Georgia== [https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/cases/apply-for-help/ Georgia Innocence Project & Legal Resource List]: includes how to apply to the innocence project ''as well as'' a resource list for other pro bono organizations. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/issues/criminal-law-personal-injury Georgia Legal Aid]: collection of answers to legal questions, sample forms, and legal organizations that assist with criminal law and victim's rights. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/find-legal-help/directory Georgia Legal Aid Organization Directory]: is an A-Z directory of aid organizations which also includes if the organization will assist with court representation. ===Atlanta=== [https://gjp.org/ Georgia Justice Project]: provides consultation and legal services for clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties, clients seeking early termination of their probation sentences in the Atlanta area, and returning citizens from the Metro Reentry Facility. ==Idaho== [https://www.boisestate.edu/innocenceproject/ Idaho Innocence Project]: organization that seeks to correct and prevent wrongful convictions in Idaho. Organized through the Boise State Forensic Justice Project. ==Illinois== [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Illinois Prison Project]: information and step by step guides to Pro Se Pardons, Illinois sentencing credits, medical release, and re-entry. 58a24db0b49c48fe17e637d16d70b03284907f04 41 40 2024-02-01T17:25:35Z PLSN resources 2 /* Illinois */ wikitext text/x-wiki Use these resources to refer or to provide reference, not to give legal advice, interpret legal material, or recommend language for use on legal documents. Please be explicit about your lack of legal training in answering questions. It is important to understand as much about the needs of the patron requesting information in order to identify the most appropriate resource. Essential details to consider when choosing sources are as follows: the location where services are available the timeliness of the information in question who the service is available to any specific needs related to the type of legal services required =Legal Research resources= '''NOLO Guides and Law Encyclopedias''' - These are excellent places for your first stop. It’s always useful to include basic overviews and definitions. If you don’t have access to these at your library, reach out to the listserv! Many of us have pdfs we are down to share. [https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)] is a service of the federal Judiciary. Its mission is to provide the public with the broadest possible access to court records and to foster greater public understanding of the court system. PACER users include court staff, members of the bar, city, state, and federal employees, the news media, and the general public. While PACER isn’t free, some volunteers on our listserv have access to you can always blast the list if you need this resource. [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/law/free#s-lg-page-section-2071999 Free Legal Research Resources]: a LibGuide hosted by Harvard Law School that offers suggestions for government, legislative, Supreme Court, Case Law, and state law research. =Legal Reference By Mail= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r9IRBPSYikRrvNbCTwpWGHWMBP_xKJyHEFqG9-ApHOo/edit#gid=1 ALA's List of Law Libraries Serving Incarcerated People]: List with address, patron's served, fees, and services provided. =Pro-Bono Directories= [https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers Immigration Only - List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers]: State by state directory of pro bono organizations that help with '''immigration cases''' [https://www.prisonpolicy.org/resources/legal/ PPI Legal Resource Database]: list of organizations, by state, that provide legal assistance to incarcerated people. =Self-help / Pro Se Resources= Some letter writers will be looking for resources to help them represent themselves in court. They may also say they are Pro Se litigants. We can not provide legal advice, but these are good resources to help them understand and empower them to make choices for themselves. If a letter writer is looking for a specific situation (ex: How do I file for Habeas Corpus?), these manuals may have chapters addressing those situations that you can select and send. [https://www.jailhouselaw.org/ The Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook] is a free resource for people in prison who wish to file a federal lawsuit addressing poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff. It also contains limited general information about the United States legal system. This handbook is available for free to anyone: prisoners, families, friends, activists, lawyers and others. The Handbook is 184 pages, so it can be printed 2:1 ratio and still make it under our printing guidelines. Volunteers can also ask to have a copy sent directly to the letter writer, but it may take much longer for it to get to them. [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/ Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual] is a handbook of legal rights and procedures designed for use by people in prison published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Since publication of the First Edition in 1978, tens of thousands of people have used A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual to exercise their legal rights. Note: If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form [https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/order-the-jlm/ on this page.] As of October 15, 2023, JLM has paused their online ordering system but chapters can still be downloaded through their website. [https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pro_Se_Handbook_2020ed_links_12-2021_MBB.pdf Representing Yourself in Federal Court]: this 81-page handbook provides information on the basics of self-representation. Published in 2020. [https://postconviction.org/selfhelp/ National Post-Conviction Project]: provides a state-by-state breakdown of post-conviction procedure. If a letter writer asks for appeal procedures, this may be a good place to start looking for information. [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Pardon: Tools to void a conviction]: two "how-to" guidebooks on pardons and one on clemency guidelines. =Specific letters and forms= [https://clemency.com/clemency-letter How To Write a Clemency Letter] [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Pro Se Pardon Petition Template and Commutation Petition Template with Sample] =State by State Resources= ==Arizona== [https://azjusticeproject.org/application-process/ AZ Innocence Project]: organization that take on innocence cases that occurred in Arizona. Site includes two page application. ==California == [https://prisonlaw.com/resources/prison-handbook/ California Prison and Parole Handbook]: is an overview of the laws and policies related to incarcerated people and folks on parole. It includes both grievance and appeal processes. ''People in CDCR can find the Handbook on tablets and kiosks under Law Library/California/Secondary Sources/The California Prison and Parole Law Handbook.'' ==Colorado== [https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ Colorado Civil Case Legal Services]: Organization that helps with ''civil'' cases. [https://disabilitylawco.org/ Disability Law Colorado]: free or low-cost legal services for people with disabilities who experienced human rights violations. [https://www.aclu-co.org/en/resources/need-legal-help ACLU Colorado]: information on how to submit a case to the ACLU and the types of cases they generally cannot help with. ===Denver=== [https://www.denbar.org/Public/Pro-Bono-Legal-Assistance Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Assistance]]: a collection of organizations that assist folks in the Denver area. Includes eligibility criteria and contact information. ==Florida== ===Miami=== [https://www.dadecountyprobono.org/ Dade County Pro Bono]: Miami-Dade County legal assistance. Offers helps with primarily family law, domestic violence, and immigration. ==Georgia== [https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/cases/apply-for-help/ Georgia Innocence Project & Legal Resource List]: includes how to apply to the innocence project ''as well as'' a resource list for other pro bono organizations. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/issues/criminal-law-personal-injury Georgia Legal Aid]: collection of answers to legal questions, sample forms, and legal organizations that assist with criminal law and victim's rights. [https://www.georgialegalaid.org/find-legal-help/directory Georgia Legal Aid Organization Directory]: is an A-Z directory of aid organizations which also includes if the organization will assist with court representation. ===Atlanta=== [https://gjp.org/ Georgia Justice Project]: provides consultation and legal services for clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Fulton and DeKalb counties, clients seeking early termination of their probation sentences in the Atlanta area, and returning citizens from the Metro Reentry Facility. ==Idaho== [https://www.boisestate.edu/innocenceproject/ Idaho Innocence Project]: organization that seeks to correct and prevent wrongful convictions in Idaho. Organized through the Boise State Forensic Justice Project. ==Illinois== [https://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/resources Illinois Prison Project]: information and step by step guides to Pro Se Pardons, Illinois sentencing credits, medical release, and re-entry. [https://www.uplcchicago.org/ Uptown People's Law Center - Prisoner's Rights Advocacy]: focuses primarily on class action lawsuits for people who are incarcerated in Illinois prisons. May consider individual cases. aec61770ca320e11cd92e2cbdf8afca29f27637c 0 7 23 2024-02-01T15:23:23Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "We regularly get requests for folks looking for pen pals. If you are open to developing a pen pal relationship with your letter writer, you are more than welcome to do that! If not, you can also direct them to one of the national pen pal agencies. If you have space in your letter, please try to include the application forms for the specific agencies. It can help to cut down on the time between when the letter writer receives the response and when it actually gets posted..." wikitext text/x-wiki We regularly get requests for folks looking for pen pals. If you are open to developing a pen pal relationship with your letter writer, you are more than welcome to do that! If not, you can also direct them to one of the national pen pal agencies. If you have space in your letter, please try to include the application forms for the specific agencies. It can help to cut down on the time between when the letter writer receives the response and when it actually gets posted to the site. Some letter writers chose to send the applications directly to the organization, others ask us to help facilitate. You can choose from the organizations below or copy and paste our [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18eyf-Ygb3O9gfnFqoTH1MKT4O4N56dNTf4C6N3nGcpA/edit?usp=sharing penpal template] into your response. =United States Programs= [http://lostvault.com/ Lost Vault] is one of the best known pen pal organizations. They can submit their application with [https://href.li/?http://lostvault.com/forms/LostVault-ppform_rev7.pdf this form]. [https://www.blackandpink.org/penpal-newsletter/ Black & Pink LGBTQIA+ Pen Pals]: a national pen pal service specifically for LGBTQIA2S incarcerated people to connect with folks outside. For more information, write to Black and Pink National, 2406 Fowler Ave Suite 316, Omaha, NE 68111 [https://adoptaninmate.org/ Adopt an inmate]: in a pen pal organization that focuses on successful reentry. Folks can apply to be added by sending [https://adoptaninmate.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AI-Inmate-Survey-2021-Consent.pdf this form], a self-addressed stamped envelope, their name, ID, and mailing address in order to be added to the waitlist. 40314181509c1b13477d68201971741570408c87 28 23 2024-02-01T15:42:43Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki We regularly get requests for folks looking for pen pals. If you are open to developing a pen pal relationship with your letter writer, you are more than welcome to do that! If not, you can also direct them to one of the national pen pal agencies. If you have space in your letter, please try to include the application forms for the specific agencies. It can help to cut down on the time between when the letter writer receives the response and when it actually gets posted to the site. Some letter writers chose to send the applications directly to the organization, others ask us to help facilitate. You can choose from the organizations below or copy and paste our [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18eyf-Ygb3O9gfnFqoTH1MKT4O4N56dNTf4C6N3nGcpA/edit?usp=sharing penpal template] into your response. =Directories= [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ybq3viepbnyXDkguj4LUFuVxXHtoZQA7/view?usp=drive_link Inside Books Pen Pal Programs Page]: one page excerpt from the Inside Books Project Resource Guide that includes 10 pen pal organizations. =United States Programs= [http://lostvault.com/ Lost Vault] is one of the best known pen pal organizations. They can submit their application with [https://href.li/?http://lostvault.com/forms/LostVault-ppform_rev7.pdf this form]. [https://www.blackandpink.org/penpal-newsletter/ Black & Pink LGBTQIA+ Pen Pals]: a national pen pal service specifically for LGBTQIA2S incarcerated people to connect with folks outside. For more information, write to Black and Pink National, 2406 Fowler Ave Suite 316, Omaha, NE 68111 [https://adoptaninmate.org/ Adopt an inmate]: in a pen pal organization that focuses on successful reentry. Folks can apply to be added by sending [https://adoptaninmate.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AI-Inmate-Survey-2021-Consent.pdf this form], a self-addressed stamped envelope, their name, ID, and mailing address in order to be added to the waitlist. 960bdcbea472b01e5b872d2478e1a59ab6f90b74 0 8 25 2024-02-01T15:31:23Z PLSN resources 2 Created page with "Resource directories are excellent sources for information about social services that are available to incarcerated people. Still, Non-profits and social service providers can be difficult to access, predatory, and sometimes directly harmful to those who seek help from them. For this reason, it is important to be as informed as possible about the resource directories you are using and vet organizations before recommending them. You can do this by answering the following..." wikitext text/x-wiki Resource directories are excellent sources for information about social services that are available to incarcerated people. Still, Non-profits and social service providers can be difficult to access, predatory, and sometimes directly harmful to those who seek help from them. For this reason, it is important to be as informed as possible about the resource directories you are using and vet organizations before recommending them. You can do this by answering the following questions: '''For Resource Directories''' When was this resource directory last updated? Who created this resource directory and why? What is their relationship to people in prisons and jails? '''For Service Providers''' Are there any stipulations or extra steps incarcerated people might need to take? Is there anywhere or anyone else you can consult with to verify the quality of their services (speaking to someone who has accessed services from the provider in question is ideal!) =National Directories= [https://www.prisonactivist.org/resources Prison Activist Resource Directory]: a 28 page directory covering many different types of organizations including legal, innocence projects, free books programs, educational resources, and spiritual organizations. You can also search the website for specific providers [https://prisonbookprogram.org/for-people-in-prison/national-prisoner-resource-list/ National Prisoner Resource List]: 16 page resource list including information on books to prison programs, arts and education, legal publications, support, spiritual organizations, and abolition. 8309803759fb568d2e68a044c0de754aa7b71ef3 27 25 2024-02-01T15:38:31Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Resource directories are excellent sources for information about social services that are available to incarcerated people. Still, Non-profits and social service providers can be difficult to access, predatory, and sometimes directly harmful to those who seek help from them. For this reason, it is important to be as informed as possible about the resource directories you are using and vet organizations before recommending them. You can do this by answering the following questions: '''For Resource Directories''' When was this resource directory last updated? Who created this resource directory and why? What is their relationship to people in prisons and jails? '''For Service Providers''' Are there any stipulations or extra steps incarcerated people might need to take? Is there anywhere or anyone else you can consult with to verify the quality of their services (speaking to someone who has accessed services from the provider in question is ideal!) =National Directories= [https://www.prisonactivist.org/resources Prison Activist Resource Directory]: a 28 page directory covering many different types of organizations including legal, innocence projects, free books programs, educational resources, and spiritual organizations. You can also search the website for specific providers [https://prisonbookprogram.org/for-people-in-prison/national-prisoner-resource-list/ National Prisoner Resource List]: 16 page resource list including information on books to prison programs, arts and education, legal publications, support, spiritual organizations, and abolition. [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. 65729dabecaf30a75a461cf602716619aff8044d 29 27 2024-02-01T15:54:41Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Resource directories are excellent sources for information about social services that are available to incarcerated people. Still, Non-profits and social service providers can be difficult to access, predatory, and sometimes directly harmful to those who seek help from them. For this reason, it is important to be as informed as possible about the resource directories you are using and vet organizations before recommending them. You can do this by answering the following questions: '''For Resource Directories''' When was this resource directory last updated? Who created this resource directory and why? What is their relationship to people in prisons and jails? '''For Service Providers''' Are there any stipulations or extra steps incarcerated people might need to take? Is there anywhere or anyone else you can consult with to verify the quality of their services (speaking to someone who has accessed services from the provider in question is ideal!) =National Directories= [https://www.prisonactivist.org/resources Prison Activist Resource Directory]: a 28 page directory covering many different types of organizations including legal, innocence projects, free books programs, educational resources, and spiritual organizations. You can also search the website for specific providers [https://prisonbookprogram.org/for-people-in-prison/national-prisoner-resource-list/ National Prisoner Resource List]: 16 page resource list including information on books to prison programs, arts and education, legal publications, support, spiritual organizations, and abolition. [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. [https://insidebooksproject.org/resource-guide Inside Books Project Resource Guide]: 18 page directory with many books to prison program, family, education, and religious resources. Not updated since 2021 so may not be the most current source. 615d7fc6add2bb9f362ad5d39541ed4d84f8cef5 44 29 2024-02-01T17:49:27Z PLSN resources 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Resource directories are excellent sources for information about social services that are available to incarcerated people. Still, Non-profits and social service providers can be difficult to access, predatory, and sometimes directly harmful to those who seek help from them. For this reason, it is important to be as informed as possible about the resource directories you are using and vet organizations before recommending them. You can do this by answering the following questions: '''For Resource Directories''' * When was this resource directory last updated? * Who created this resource directory and why? * What is their relationship to people in prisons and jails? '''For Service Providers''' * Are there any stipulations or extra steps incarcerated people might need to take? * Is there anywhere or anyone else you can consult with to verify the quality of their services (speaking to someone who has accessed services from the provider in question is ideal!) =National Directories= [https://www.prisonactivist.org/resources Prison Activist Resource Directory]: a 28 page directory covering many different types of organizations including legal, innocence projects, free books programs, educational resources, and spiritual organizations. You can also search the website for specific providers [https://prisonbookprogram.org/for-people-in-prison/national-prisoner-resource-list/ National Prisoner Resource List]: 16 page resource list including information on books to prison programs, arts and education, legal publications, support, spiritual organizations, and abolition. [https://www.findhelp.org/ Findhelp.org]: is a social care network that pulls together community resources based on location. Types of services include food, housing, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal organizations. Information includes address, phone numbers, and specific requirements to receive services. [https://insidebooksproject.org/resource-guide Inside Books Project Resource Guide]: 18 page directory with many books to prison program, family, education, and religious resources. 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